Sir Robert Stout KCMG (28 September 1844 – 19 July 1930) was a New Zealand politician who was the 13th Premier of New Zealand on two occasions in the late 19th century, and later Chief Justice of New Zealand. He was the only person to hold both these offices. He was noted for his support of liberal causes such as women's suffrage, and for his strong belief that philosophy and theory should always triumph over political expediency.
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28 September 1844 Lerwick, Shetland, Scotland
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Died |
19 July 1930 (aged 85) Wellington, New Zealand
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Zodiac | Libra |
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